US President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests, calling the city “overrun by illegal aliens.” Mayor Karen Bass, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Kamala Harris condemned the move as “provocative” and “dangerous.”
Protesters blocked major highways and torched autonomous vehicles. Police responded with batons and flashbangs. Newsom demanded troop withdrawal, warning of a “serious escalation” and violation of state rights. Democratic leaders issued a joint statement opposing the deployment.
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